Report: Youth in England's riots motivated by thrill, lack of opportunities, not misinformation.

England's Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, found that children involved in summer riots were motivated by curiosity and thrill-seeking rather than misinformation or racist views. Interviews with 14 charged under-18s showed they were driven by a lack of opportunities and distrust of the police. The report criticizes severe punishments and calls for rehabilitation and addressing underlying causes like poverty.

2 weeks ago
23 Articles

Further Reading